Martins Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Martins Newsagent holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 119 Godwin Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0LW
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Martins Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,704 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ← Martins Newsagent | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Martins Newsagent none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Martins Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Greggs Aldersbrook Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldersbrook Children's Centre School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Avenue Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
Questions about Martins Newsagent
What is Martins Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Martins Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 21 December 2024.
Is Martins Newsagent safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Martins Newsagent last inspected?
Martins Newsagent was last inspected on 21 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Martins Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Martins Newsagent compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Martins Newsagent holds a 3. 384 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Martins Newsagent and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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